Radio Shack 22-1692 - Manual (Page 8)

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INSTALLATION
SELECTING A MOUNTING LOCATION
For the best performance, select a location for the detec-
tor where it has a direct view of the road. The detector's
radar antenna is at the opposite end from the display.
Note: Though the detector has a 360° laser and radar de-
tection range, the radar detection is more sensitive in the
front range.
Mounting Guidelines
Follow these guidelines when selecting a location.
• Choose a location that does not block the driver’s
view of the road.
• Mount the detector in a level position with a clear
view to both the front and rear of your vehicle.
• The detector’s view of the road must not be blocked
by any metal object.
• Some vehicles have InstaClear

or ElectriClear

defogging windshields, which have metal coatings
that block signals. General Motor’s APV vans have a
solar shield that keeps the vehicle cooler during the
summer, but also blocks signals. A detector installed
in a vehicle with any of these features will probably
not detect a signal.
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